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    Preparing for a paralegal interview

    I was recently pinged by a recruiter who found me on LinkedIn and have been offered an interview for an entry-level paralegal position in a midsized firm, X, next week. They know I am a future trainee solicitor at another midsized firm, Y, and what my start date is going to be. Coincidentally, I...
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    Real Talk about Eversheds Sutherland's 2023 VS App

    Am I the only one going nuts over ES's questions? What in the fresh hell does 'energised' mean? For reference: When have you worked towards an ambitious goal? As part of your answer, please describe how you tackled this goal, what set-backs you faced, and what energised you about the...
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    How do different styles of law firm win clients?

    This is going to sound like a dumb question, but it occurred to me recently that I only have a very vague idea of how it all works. For commercial firms, I understand reputation within the directories and pitching for positions on the legal panels of companies is important, but how does this...
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    Macfarlanes Virtual AC

    I was just invited to Macs' virtual AC today. I've never done a virtual interview before so not really sure what to make of it. I've had a look on the interview experiences page to get a feel for what might come up but does anyone have any extra tips or experiences they would be willing to...
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    Watson Glaser Tips and Tricks?

    Hi guys, I have a WG test coming up in a few days and haven't practiced any since quite early on in the year as I had to change my focus from law apps to uni work. I've never been amazing at the tests, as I have a slight learning disability. I think the highest score I ever got was in the 70s...
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    Using LinkedIn to get to know firms better while applying

    Hi guys, I'm currently debating whether or not to reach out to a few associates at a firm I'm currently writing an application for on LinkedIn. I didn't meet this firm at any open days, law fairs or networking events, and I think it would be a good way to show that I've made efforts to research...
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    Preparing for a Telephone Interview

    Hi guys, I have had two telephone interviews this cycle at really good US firms and despite me thinking they both went well, they didn't and I got rejected. By some miracle I've managed to get a third telephone interview at a much less well known (but no less valid) national firm in their...
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    Skadden Telephone Interview

    Just got invited to a telephone interview with Skadden today. I've tried to choose the latest possible slot to give myself maximum prep time. The focus is going to be on the application form, commercial awareness, skills and my desire to join Skadden. Does anyone have any tips? In particular on...
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    Summer TC Application Window - participating firms?

    So I have heard that some firms offer a summer TC application window. I have heard that Freshfields and (possibly) Hogan Lovells do this, along with the Government Legal Service. Does anybody know which other firms/organisations do this? I am exhausted with trying to juggle writing quality...
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    Latham Video Interview

    Hey folks, After grilling the graduate recruiter at the law fair for about half an hour, I'm happy to say that my work has (initially) paid off and I have gotten a video interview at Latham! Does anybody know what the questions are/were last year?
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    Mishcon de Reya issue question

    Hi guys, The Mishcon app this year asks this question: "If we were to invite you to interview what is the issue that you would most like to talk about? And why? This should be an issue that you would happily discuss with your friends and should be something you genuinely feel passionate about...
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    Generational/Structural Change at Law Firms and its Effects?

    I couldn't remember if there was an article on the website about this already, but I think this is a key issue that law firms are facing and wondered if anyone wanted to share their thoughts as we get ready for application season. Please note that I have not done any specific research before...

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